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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Eat the Frog |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 1-6 Wochen | 15-90 min daily | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 4-10 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |